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Naat & Nasheed

A Na`at (Arabic: نعت‎) is a poetry that specifically praises the Islamic Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.W) . Many of the famous scholars in the earlier days of Islam wrote Naat. People who recite Naat are known as Naat-Khua'an or Sana'a-Khua'an.

It is difficult to trace the history of Naat Khawani since no authenticated record of when it actually got initiated can be found. Though on a more regularized basis Muhammad's companion Hassan binSabit (R.A) started this work. He was also known as Shair-e-Darbaar-e-Risalat (S.A.W.W) . Even before accepting Islam he was a poet, but after embracing Islam he gave a new turn to his poetry and started writing Naats in honor of Muhammad(S.A.W.W). He was famous for his poetry that defended Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.W) in response to rival poets that attacked him and his religion. Therefore Hassan is known as the first Sana-Khawaan (Naat reciter) of that time. After that many a poets followed this trend who totally dedicated themselves for writing Naats.

Commonly the term Naat-Shareef (Exalted Poetry) is reserved and used for the poetry in the praise of Muhammad written in Urdu,Persian , Arabic and also in Punjabi.

In the Arabi language, Naat is usually referred as Madih (praise), or simply as Nasheed (poetry) or Anasheed (plural). The latter two terms can describe any type of religious poetry.

Anasheed or Naat usually is not accompanied by musical instruments. However some scholars have allowed the use of Daff (small drum). Usually poetry that is accompanied with musical instruments are called Ghinaa (music).

Allama Iqbal:

In the Muslim's heart there is the Home for Muhammad All our glory is from the name of Muhammad

1.From Asrar-i-Khudi (edited slightly)

If you are loyal to Muhammad Then we are yours, This universe is nothing - The Tablet and Pen is yours.

2. From Jawab-i-Shikwah (edited slightly)

Sheikh Saadi:

Gracious of disposition,

Of elegant form (Muhammad(SAW))

The Prophet of the people,

The intercessor of nations

The Prelate of Prophets,

Leader in the path (Of Religion!)

The Faithful of God, the place of descent of Gabriel

Al-Busiri

Muhammad (SAW), leader of the two worlds

And of Man and the jinn,

Leader also of the Arabs

And non-Arabs and their kin,

Our Prophet , Commander of Right,

Prohibits evil's way

from Qaseeda Burda edited slightly

Shah Abdul Lateef Bhitai

Oh Moon, never mind if

I tell you the truth

Sometimes you are dim

Sometimes you are bright

Still, your brightness is not equal

To an atom of the dust

From the foot of Muhammad (SAW)

and so on many of Muslims Still

busy in writing in Praise of their beloved Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W.W).